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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 317024" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>Yes, exactly. The Jessops flash is also manual mode you know. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> At least in any slave mode. I am not familiar with the Jessops flash, but (if it still works) it is not wasted if you use manual flash. Manual flash is generally preferred for fixed studio use, because it allows much greater control (assuming we have a hand held flash meter so we can make it do the right thing).</p><p>Where TTL is automatic, and good for more dynamic situations, like chasing young kids around. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I think the SC-28 cord original design was to allow holding flash at arms length to get it off camera, but it also can work well for a flash in an umbrella beside the camera. And it only stretches to maybe eight feet, but if using the longer lengths, you will need some way to securely tie down both flash and camera tripod, else the tight coil tension tends to tip them over. There are other non-Nikon brands that are longer.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>See <a href="http://www.scantips.com/lights/yongnuo565.html" target="_blank">Review of the Yongnuo YN565EX Speedlight</a> . My opinion is there is much more there than other sources.</p><p></p><p>In regard to general use of the commander, see <a href="http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html" target="_blank">Using the Nikon CLS Remote Wireless Flash System</a></p><p>There is more discussion of the Manual vs Commander incompatibility towards the end, in section called Summary.</p><p></p><p>The internal flash commander can individually control only two remote flashes, but two can do a lot. It is a very fast point&shoot setup.</p><p>Whereas, manual flash is tedious and slow, but allows us to do exactly what we want do to (instead of fight the automation).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yeah, I know, the Nikons certainly are expensive. Maybe a used price is easier (has to be SB-600, 700, 800, 900, 910). </p><p>And this is what makes the Yongnuo YN565EX so amazing, more power than the SB-600 or SB-700, for about 1/3 the price. And really, the Yongnuo YN565EX is surprisingly good for either hot shoe TTL, or for remote use with Commander. It does perform very well, but it is no Nikon though, and the two things I really don't like are:</p><p>1. The Ready LED does not warn when the power available was insufficient for the metered scene.</p><p>2. Its red focus assist pattern always flashes once per second in slave remote use. It has a menu to disable it on hot shoe, but it does not seem to affect slave use.</p><p>I imagine both of these were supposed to be different, but not on my copy.</p><p></p><p>But... did I mention the price? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> 1/3 the price of a SB-700 available today.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 317024, member: 12496"] Yes, exactly. The Jessops flash is also manual mode you know. :) At least in any slave mode. I am not familiar with the Jessops flash, but (if it still works) it is not wasted if you use manual flash. Manual flash is generally preferred for fixed studio use, because it allows much greater control (assuming we have a hand held flash meter so we can make it do the right thing). Where TTL is automatic, and good for more dynamic situations, like chasing young kids around. :) I think the SC-28 cord original design was to allow holding flash at arms length to get it off camera, but it also can work well for a flash in an umbrella beside the camera. And it only stretches to maybe eight feet, but if using the longer lengths, you will need some way to securely tie down both flash and camera tripod, else the tight coil tension tends to tip them over. There are other non-Nikon brands that are longer. See [URL="http://www.scantips.com/lights/yongnuo565.html"]Review of the Yongnuo YN565EX Speedlight[/URL] . My opinion is there is much more there than other sources. In regard to general use of the commander, see [URL="http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html"]Using the Nikon CLS Remote Wireless Flash System[/URL] There is more discussion of the Manual vs Commander incompatibility towards the end, in section called Summary. The internal flash commander can individually control only two remote flashes, but two can do a lot. It is a very fast point&shoot setup. Whereas, manual flash is tedious and slow, but allows us to do exactly what we want do to (instead of fight the automation). Yeah, I know, the Nikons certainly are expensive. Maybe a used price is easier (has to be SB-600, 700, 800, 900, 910). And this is what makes the Yongnuo YN565EX so amazing, more power than the SB-600 or SB-700, for about 1/3 the price. And really, the Yongnuo YN565EX is surprisingly good for either hot shoe TTL, or for remote use with Commander. It does perform very well, but it is no Nikon though, and the two things I really don't like are: 1. The Ready LED does not warn when the power available was insufficient for the metered scene. 2. Its red focus assist pattern always flashes once per second in slave remote use. It has a menu to disable it on hot shoe, but it does not seem to affect slave use. I imagine both of these were supposed to be different, but not on my copy. But... did I mention the price? :) 1/3 the price of a SB-700 available today. [/QUOTE]
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